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The Boston Red Sox have their sights set on the American League postseason. Alex Cora sent an important message to his roster amid a big divisional series. Boston’s manager has a roster capable of making a deep playoff run. However, the team’s performance could impact Alex Bregman’s potential free agency. With Marcelo Mayer looming, the […]

The Clemson Tigers entered the 2025 college football season with high expectations. Dabo Swinney’s team was a College Football Playoff hopeful in a weak ACC. However, the season is off to a disappointing start for Cade Klubnik and Co.. Swinney watched as his team lost its second game of the year after a last-second field […]

The Kansas City Royals are one of many teams chasing the final American League Wild Card spot. However, Royals manager Matt Quatraro could get a big boost to his pitching staff soon. Cole Ragans has been in and out of the lineup all season long, but his return is on the horizon. Michael Wacha and […]

The New York Yankees have had an up and down season in 2025. Yankees manager Aaron Boone is dealing with Anthony Volpe’s shoulder as his team fights for a playoff spots. However, one of the organization’s best moments this season was when CC Sabathia entered the Baseball Hall of Fame. Even New York ace pitcher […]

The Baltimore Orioles are going to finish the 2025 season far worse than anyone thought they would. Tyler O’Neill’s disappointing season played a role in that, but Baltimore’s focus shifted to the future. Tony Mansolino and the organization decided to give prospects like Dylan Beavers and Samuel Basallo a chance. The results have been encouraging […]

The Chicago Cubs played the second game of a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. However, the celebration of Anthony Rizzo’s Major League Baseball career overshadowed it. The former Cub helped the team win a World Series title and was beloved. He went back to Chicago to retire, enjoying the moment with […]

The Boston Red Sox are one of many teams getting ready for the Major League Baseball playoffs. Despite a poor game against the New York Yankees, Boston could snag one of the American League Wild Card spots. However, Red Sox manager Alex Cora will have to get there without Liam Hendricks. The veteran reliever remains […]

The Toronto Blue Jays lead the American League East over the New York Yankees with less than 20 games left. John Schneider has been riding with his team amid a dramatic finish. However, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Co. continue to come through in big moments. However, one of the team’s key players, Bo Bichette, could […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers kick off one of the most important series of their season on Friday night. Dave Roberts leads his team on the road for a three-game set against National League West rival San Francisco Giants. The result could go a long way in determining the standings. With Shohei Ohtani eyeing a return […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a heated battle with the postseason looming. Shohei Ohtani continues to chase records in another MVP-caliber season, finally getting back on the pitcher’s mound. However, the two-way star has not pitched in a week, forcing Emmet Sheehan into a larger role. However, Dave Roberts hinted that he could take […]

The New York Yankees needed a good start in their weekend series against the Boston Red Sox. Boston had the Yankees’ number the last time the American League East rivals clashed. Aaron Boone did not mince his words about his team’s performance. Luckily for him, Cody Bellinger got off to a good start behind Aaron […]

The Detroit Tigers have been dominant despite suffering injuries throughout the season. Tigers manager AJ Hinch is without Kyle Finnegan for the time being thanks to a forearm issue. However, he lost a key infielder against the Miami Marlins. Trey Sweeney entered the game for Javier Baez after the shortstop hit himself in the face […]

The Seattle Mariners have had, by their standards, a successful season. Cal Raleigh needs a strong finish, but the Mariners’ catcher could win the franchise’s first MVP since Ichiro Suzuki in 2021. However, Seattle is fighting for an American League Wild Card spot with the Texas Rangers. In order to make the playoffs, Dan Wilson […]

The Chicago Cubs saw one of the biggest stars in franchise history finally call it a career. First baseman Anthony Rizzo was a staple on the Cubs’ dominant teams in the 2010s. He was also an integral piece to Chicago’s championship run back in 2016. The former New York Yankees slugger decided to retire from […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the middle of a two-team race for the top seed in the National League. Thanks to a dominant stretch from Kyle Schwarber, Rob Thomson’s squad is looking good ahead of the playoffs. The Phillies even added former Boston Red Sox starter Walker Buehler to bolster their rotation. However, Jose Alvarado […]

The Chicago Bears got their 2025-26 NFL season off to a rough start. Ben Johnson lost his head coaching debut as the Bears let the Minnesota Vikings come back for a dramatic win. However, the team does not have time to wast reflecting on the loss with the Detroit Lions looming. Heading into the weekend, […]

The Baltimore Ravens had a heart-breaking start to their 2025-26 NFL season. Lamar Jackson and Co. dealt with drama after collapsing against the Buffalo Bills in the season opener. However, Baltimore is ready to put the loss in the past as it takes on the Cleveland Browns at home on Sunday Heading into the weekend, […]

The New York Yankees are fighting for their playoff lives as the regular season winds down. Earlier this season, Brian Cashman made some moves at the trade deadline. While he addressed weak points he did not give Yankees manager Aaron Boone a starting pitcher. However, the team kicked the tires on Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star Paul […]

The Golden State Valkyries entered the first season of their existence with low expectations. Kayla Thornton was featured on the initial roster after the expansion draft. With the season wrapping up, Golden State is heading to the postseason thanks to great seasons from Janelle Salaun and others. Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase drove the ship, […]

The New York Mets’ season has been a tale of two halves. Before the All-Star break, Kodai Senga was one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball. He helped Carlos Mendoza’s team contend in the National League East with the Philadelphia Phillies. Now, Sean Manaea and Co. have to fend off the San Francisco […]

The Houston Astros entered Thursday needing a win to get back on track. Unfortunately for them, Carlos Correa and Co. had no chance against Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto shut Houston out, handing Joe Espada’s team yet another loss. The result brings the Seattle Mariners even closer to surpassing the Astros in […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been at the top of the American League East for weeks. However, John Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are competing with the New York Yankees for the division. Heading into Thursday’s game against the Houston Astros, the Blue Jays needed a win to get back on track. Luckily for them, […]

The New York Yankees entered Thursday’s matchup with the Detroit Tigers needing a win. Aaron Boone delivered some concerning news about Anthony Volpe before the game, sending shockwaves through the fanbase. However, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton calmed things down quickly. Each of them went deep early against the Tigers, treating New York to a […]

The college football world is constantly changing, and teams around the country are fighting to stay on track. The popularity of name, image, and likeness deals has the transfer portal more important than ever. For Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule, has had a significant adjustment. However, things might have gotten easier for him and […]

The San Diego Padres are three games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers heading into Thursday night’s action. The Dodgers said they acknowledged the Padres’ success, and the old rivals are headed towards a close finish. In order to close the gap and steal the National League West, Padres manager Mike Shildt needs more from Jackson […]

The NBA made a statement during the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton were the young players who helped lead Team USA on a gold medal run. However, players like Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant are unlikely to play again. Bill Simmons offered his ideal replacements, including players like […]

The New York Yankees in a tight race in the American League East. Yankees manager Aaron Boone is still trying to figure out his bullpen, but he might have a bigger issue. He gave an update on Anthony Volpe, revealing that the shortstop has fought through a partially torn labrum. Volpe re-aggravated it against the […]

The NBA is a constantly-evolving league when compared to others. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has bigger issues to deal with right now than tweaking his league’s rules. However, there is a new change, even if NBA Insider Zach Lowe dislikes it. Half-court heaves no longer count against an individual player’s stats. That is good news […]

The New York Knicks made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals last season. With Jalen Brunson leading the way, New York finished a couple wins short of the NBA Finals. The Knicks made big moves in the offseason, bringing in Mike Brown as their new head coach and free agent forward Guerschon […]

The San Francisco 49ers got their season off to a good start with a 17-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks. However, San Francisco announced that Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle will miss time with injury after the game. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the worst news. The 49ers’ quarterback, Brock Purdy, could also miss time. That […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have had a season full of ups and downs. Rays manager Kevin Cash watched as another key contributor, shortstop Taylor Walls, suffer a season-ending injury. With the playoffs out of reach, Tampa Bay faces some big decisions this winter. However, the team’s future is bright with players like Chandler Simpson and […]

The Miami Marlins’ season will end the same way it did last year in the National League East. However, Marlins manager Clayton McCullough has found new energy. The emergence of young players on Miami’s roster played a big part. Now, Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez is a lead candidate for the National League Rookie of the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting rotation has been the main story all season for the team. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had to watch as Clayton Kershaw came back from injury. Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, and Blake Snell spent significant time on the injured list as well. However, Roki Sasaki’s return is on the horizon. The […]

Even eight months after the deal happened, the NBA world is still reacting to the Luka Doncic trade. The Dallas Mavericks and general manager Nico Harrison traded the young superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. The deal caught almost everyone off guard, including Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. However, there was tension in […]

The Denver Broncos entered the 2025-26 season under pressure to meet lofty expectations. Experts around the NFL world predict that Denver will have an excellent season. A lot of that success is because of the head coach, Sean Payton. After a win against the Tennessee Titans in Week 1, Payton decided to shout out Patrick […]

The Athletics’ season will end with the team near the bottom of the American League West. Despite finishing with another sub-.500 record, Mark Kotsay’s team can walk away feeling good. The team’s young talent has stood out, including AL Rookie of the Year candidates Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz. The latter hit a major milestone […]

The Atlanta Braves are less than 20 games away from finishing off a disappointing regular season. There are rumors flying around that Atlanta’s manager, Brian Snitker, could retire. While there are a lot of negatives to take away from the season, Drake Baldwin is not one of them. He, Isaac Collins, and Cade Horton are […]

The Baltimore Ravens had a Week 1 win in their hands against the Buffalo Bills. Instead, John Harbaugh witnessed his team blow another late-game lead and lose. After the game, players across the team took the blame for the defeat as they try to recover and get ready for the Cleveland Browns in Week 2. […]

Luka Doncic and Slovenia’s national team were one of many hopefuls playing at EuroBasket this year. The Los Angeles Lakers star has put up big numbers at the tournament so far. However, he met his match against Franz Wagner and Germany’s national team on Wednesday. Germany defeated Slovenia 99-91 in the quarterfinals, sending Doncic and […]